Nicki Minaj recently confirmed that new music is on the way, with plans to release the expanded edition of her recent album Pink Friday 2 in September. Despite this upcoming release, one of her older songs, 'Itty Bitty Piggy,' has made a surprising appearance on this week's TikTok Billboard Top 50, debuting at No. 27.
'Itty Bitty Piggy' was originally released in 2009 as part of Minaj's mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty, which played a significant role in establishing her as a rising star in the hip-hop genre. The mixtape was not widely available for many years until it was finally uploaded to streaming platforms and download stores in 2021.
Following its 2021 release, Beam Me Up Scotty climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, while 'Itty Bitty Piggy' made its debut on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 82. This marks Minaj's seventh appearance on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, with two songs reaching the top 10 and 'Everybody' featuring Lil Uzi Vert hitting No. 2.
'Itty Bitty Piggy' is one of eight new entries on this week's TikTok Billboard Top 50, ranking as the fourth-highest debut. The song sits behind tracks from Surf Curse, Megan Thee Stallion, and Sigala and Ella Eyre in the current standings.
Minaj's continued success on the charts reflects her enduring popularity and influence in the music industry. Fans can look forward to the release of Pink Friday 2's expanded edition in the coming months, while enjoying the resurgence of 'Itty Bitty Piggy' on TikTok.
